Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung conducted a direct inspection of the fire site at the C2(A) Fruit Sub-Wholesale building of Kramat Jati Central Market, East Jakarta, Tuesday (12/16).

During the visit, Pramono also distributed assistance to the affected traders.

"We are providing aid to the traders; each receives Rp 5 million to help them sustain themselves for the next five days," he expressed.

He noted that the blaze engulfed 350 fruit and food stalls occupied by approximately 121 traders. The affected area spans around 6,196 square meters, causing estimated losses of up to Rp 10 billion.

To ensure trading activities remain uninterrupted ahead of Christmas and New Year, the Jakarta government has prepared a temporary location.

"This temporary site allows them to resume sales; it is located approximately 100 meters from here. It is estimated to be ready in a maximum of five days," he explained.

He instructed that post-fire handling be executed swiftly so that traders' activities are not hindered, especially approaching the year-end.

As for the renovation process will be handled by the insurance provider. He clarified that the burnt market building was insured.

Further, he urged Pasar Jaya to strengthen fire prevention measures to prevent recurrence, including increasing the number of hydrants.

"In the future, preventive measures like this must be implemented by Pasar Jaya. Indeed, none of us wish for this event to happen, but prevention is always better," he remarked.

On this occasion, he also responded to traders' requests for easier credit access. According to him, Kramat Jati Central Market holds significant potential in daily money circulation.

"I just learned that the daily turnover reaches up to Rp 100 million. Hence, the traders requested facilitated credit access from Bank Jakarta," he concluded.

As previously reported, the fire allegedly originated from a kiosk selling flammable materials and spread rapidly to the surrounding area.

Market security officers attempted initial suppression using portable fire extinguishers (APAR), but the fire could not be contained, prompting an immediate call for firefighter assistance.